Robert “Bob” Reithel, age 69, of Lapeer, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 after a long year of medical issues. He was the second son born to Nelson and Ruth (Gremel) Reithel on December 31, 1944. In 1953 at the age of 8 he had polio, but this did not stop him from living life to the fullest. Bob graduated in 1963 from Unionville High School. He completed a career of over 35 years with General Motors, first working at Fisher Body 1 and then at Buick City. After retiring, he drove cars for several car dealers in Lapeer and then worked for Patco Air Tools. He had a great passion for working on cars and enjoyed his classic cars. Mr. Reithel enjoyed getting together once a month with former co-workers to reminisce the good old days at GM. He married his wife, Janet Fuerst on June 7, 1969. Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet (Fuerst) and her family, mother-in-law, Lucille Fuerst of Sebewaing, brother-in-law, Gene Fuerst of Sebewaing, niece, Miranda Fuerst of Auburn Hills, his brother, Curt (Barb) Reihel of Holmen, Wisconsin, and nieces and nephews, Laura (Bob) Adkins of Hazel Park, Ted (Nikki) Reithel of Hazel Park, Amy (Sam) Julian of Missouri and Susan Reithel of Wisconsin, 5 great nephews and nieces. Bob is also survived by close friends, Vic and Cheryl Carpenter of Columbiaville and many other dear friends. Mr. Reithel was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law Edward Fuerst. Visitation for Bob will be 11:00-2:00P.M. Friday at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, followed immediately by his funeral service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Andrew Johnson will officiate, with burial to follow at Stiles Cemetery in Lapeer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lapeer or charity of choice. www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com